Amanda Cook is one of the leading guitarists of her generation. She has performed and given master classes in the USA, South America and throughout Europe. In the UK her performances include the South Bank and the Wigmore Hall. Her highly acclaimed performances are always noted for their sensitive musicality, fluid technique, and ability to draw the audience in to her world.
“Amanda’s playing is invariably beautiful. She has the ability to bring life to the music she plays and share her inspiration with the listeners.” David Russell
“There is something about Amanda’s concentration and obvious musical depth that takes you with her on an intense musical sortie.” Classical Guitar Magazine
Allan Neave is the senior lecturer in guitar at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama and widely regarded as one of Europe’s foremost educators and promoters of the instrument. He is a regular guest at many of the worlds’ leading musical events, including the Dublin Guitar Festival, Irish Guitar Festival, Lewes Guitar Festival, Bath International Guitar Festival, and the Guitar Celebrity Series Bonn. As Artistic Director of the Dundee International Guitar Festival Allan received the Scotland on Sunday Glenfiddich® Spirit of Scotland Award for Music. These awards were set up to recognise individuals who lead the way in Scottish culture.
“One of the foremost performers amongst today’s classical guitarists” The Observer
Matthew McAllister is amongst Europes’ finest young guitarists. Since graduating with honours from RSAMD in 2003 he has been delighting audiences across the world with his thoughtful performances and effortless presentation. From renaissance miniatures to contemporary masterpieces, Matthew’s style encompasses it all — an eclectism that is reflected in his output to date.
“A curosry glance around the audeince after his first two pieces yielded not one open eye in the audience, the sweetness of McAllister’s tone and fluent phrasing was obviously having an effect” Classical Guitar Magazine
Peter Stewart is one of Scotland’s most highly respected forces in Classical Guitar. Studies with Carlos Bonell and John W. Duarte provided the bedrock for a lifelong career with the Classical Guitar. From 1990 Peter performed in the guitar ensemble Duo Stewart. Duo Stewart edited a series of works, written by John Duarte, for Mel Bay and also directed the Oatridge International Guitar Festival. Currently Peter lectures in guitar at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama and the Aberdeen College of Muisc and Performing Arts.
Frevo Quartet are made up of an unusual combination of instruments evoking a distinctive sound – one that is more synonymous with traditional Latin American music than Western art music. Whether it’s a simple Cuban habanera or a fiery Argentinian tango, the quartet relish this rich tradition, delivering fascinating arrangements and interesting twists on repertoire both old and new. Members from the quartet will be working with students offering a wonderful insight into the world of chamber music.
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